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		<title>September 22nd, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with Michael O&#8217;Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Director of Research for the Foreign Policy  Program, Inaugural Holder of the Philip H. Knight Chair in Defense  and Strategy at the Brookings Institution, and Author</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:39:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a luncheon on Tuesday, September 22 with Michael O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow and Director of Research for the Foreign Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, three-decade advisor to the Pentagon, CIA, and Congress, and author of To Dare Mighty Things: U.S. Defense Strategy Since the Revolution as he draws on 250 years of American conflict to examine how the U.S. conducts military operations and what that history reveals about a nation still defining its identity as a global superpower at the moment of its semiquincentennial.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>September 9th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with Chris Inglis, Former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the First National Cyber Director</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:58:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 with Chris Inglis, former Deputy Director of the National Security Agency and the first National Cyber Director of the United States. Limited to 24 attendees, this private dinner offers candid conversation on cybersecurity, national security, and the threats shaping our digital future.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>June 18th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:46:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for a private dinner with Zoran Krneta, General Manager at Charlotte Football Club on June 18th. 

Limited to 24 individuals, this is the perfect opportunity for WACC members and supporters to have the opportunity to talk to Krneta about Charlotte as a soccer city and an emerging global sports destination, the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 coming to North America, and sports as a unifying force around the world. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 14th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with the Honorable Elaine F. Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:48:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host an exclusive private dinner with the Honorable Elaine F. Marshall, North Carolina Secretary of State, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 for a conversation on the role of foreign direct investments, global business, and international engagement in shaping North Carolina’s economic future. Guests will hear directly from Secretary Marshall and have the opportunity to ask questions during a discussion on how global connections continues to drive economic growth and opportunity across the state.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>March 12th, 2026: WACC Private Dinner with General (Ret.) Paul Nakasone, U.S. Army Four-Star General, Former Director of the National Security Agency, Founding Director of Vanderbilt University&#8217;s Institute of National Security, and Former 3rd Commander of the United States Cyber Command</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:26:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte will host an exclusive, off-the-record private dinner with General (Ret.) Paul M. Nakasone on March 12, 2026, limited to just 24 guests. General Nakasone led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency from 2018 to 2024, overseeing America’s cyber defense during a period of escalating global threats. Now Founding Director of Vanderbilt University’s Institute of National Security, he continues to shape national dialogue on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. This intimate dinner offers rare, direct access to General Nakasone’s insights on the cyber challenges defining today’s global security environment.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>November 6, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with  H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:36:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner with H.E. Urban Ahlin, Ambassador of Sweden to the United States, on Thursday, November 6. As the world navigates challenges including the war in Ukraine, climate leadership, and Sweden’s recent accession to NATO, Ambassador Ahlin will provide valuable insight into his country’s foreign policy priorities, democratic values, and evolving partnership with the United States.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>October 29, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director, Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics;  Professor of Practice, Arizona State University, and Author of &#8220;Putin&#8217;s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia&#8217;s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos&#8221;</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is honored to host renowned expert Candace Rondeaux, Senior Director of Future Frontlines and Planetary Politics at Arizona State University, Professor of Practice, and author of "Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group and Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos." Rondeaux will offer a compelling analysis of how Russia’s growing dependence on paramilitary forces signals a broader shift in modern warfare. She will explore the global implications of this mercenary strategy, highlighting its destabilizing impact in regions such as Ukraine, Africa, and the Middle East, and what it may signal for the future of international conflict and great power rivalry. Drawing on her groundbreaking research and firsthand reporting, Rondeaux will lead a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of authoritarian power, irregular warfare, and global security. This private, off-the-record dinner provides a rare opportunity for attendees to engage with her directly.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>September 3, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with Fahad Nazer, Spokesperson for the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the United States (Standing in for HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:18:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The World Affairs Council of Charlotte is honored to host a private dinner with Fahad Nazer, spokesperson for the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C. This exclusive, off-the-record gathering offers a rare opportunity for in-depth conversation and nuanced insight into some of the most complex and consequential developments in the Middle East. With headlines dominated by the war in Gaza, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, shifting alliances with Iran, and broader U.S. strategic recalibrations in the region, this small-group dinner with Mr. Nazer offers a unique opportunity to move beyond the headlines. In an intimate setting, participants will gain firsthand insight into Saudi Arabia’s regional priorities, domestic reform agenda, and evolving partnership with the United States, while engaging in meaningful dialogue that explores the deeper context, motivations, and implications of today’s most pressing Middle East challenges.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>June 11, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with John J. Sullivan, former US Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2020-2022) and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on June 11 with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2020-2022) and Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019), as he shares a candid and timely account of America’s evolving relationship with Russia through the lens of his book, Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War Against the West.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>April 9, 2025: WACC Private Dinner with  Steven Hill (K&#038;L Gates), Michael Cornett (Forvis Mazars), and Jon Morton (Forvis Mazars)</title>
		<link>https://worldaffairscharlotte.org/privatedinner_04092025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charlotte Klopp]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an intimate dinner on April 9th as we delve into the complexities of recent tariff measures and their impact on global trade. This exclusive evening will provide a rare opportunity to engage in candid conversation with industry experts from Forvis Mazars and K&amp;L Gates, gaining valuable insights into how businesses can navigate shifting trade policies, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility.]]></description>
		
		
		
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